Bare Metal Restore: How & When to Use It
by Bridget.Giacinto on Sep 18, 2018, 12:15:00 PM
Bare metal restore is restoring your entire system (PC or server) from scratch with a completely blank hard drive. It refers to the literal “bare metal” hardware, void of any previously installed software or operating system, as the starting point for recovery. A bare metal restore is …
What factors determine how long to keep your documents?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Aug 21, 2018, 1:35:51 AM
Documents are an essential part of business operations — in fact, many organizations wouldn't be able to operate without their files. They can contain information about the company, its employees, or its customers. All of these documents must not only be easily accessible as required …
WannaCry: Global Ransomware Attack Slowed But NOT Stopped
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 15, 2017, 11:53:25 AM
On Friday, May 12th an unprecedented cyber ransomware attack swept the globe. This ransomware, called WannaCry has, as of Monday, hit over 200,000 systems around the world, affecting more than 150 countries. At least 16 hospitals in England's National Health Services (NHS) were affect …
The Ransomware Attack You Weren't Ready For
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 3, 2017, 8:49:19 AM
As you eagerly sift through the stack of resumes, the anticipation of finding the perfect candidate fills the air. You can't help but smile, knowing that your company is on the brink of welcoming a new team member. However, unbeknownst to you, lurking beneath the surface of one innocu …
Backup 101: Which Files Should You Backup?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 12, 2017, 9:13:37 AM
Chances are, you've heard the advice to invest in reliable backup software and use it on your computer. But do you know which files you should prioritize for backup? It's a delicate balance between not wasting space on unnecessary files and ensuring the safety of all the files you tru …
Reasons why banks can benefit from backups
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 11, 2017, 4:59:23 AM
Banks and other financial institutions are organizations that interact with a significant number of consumers daily. Whether a person visits the physical bank location to deposit a check or tracks accounts through a mobile app, banks are a staple that governs a lot of what individuals …
Why Cloud Backup Alone is Not Enough
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 10, 2017, 1:39:52 PM
With the acceptance of cloud computing gaining steam due to its flexibility, affordability, and accessibility, it’s important to know how the cloud should fit into your overall data protection strategy. For many organizations, especially MSPs and growing businesses, cloud backup can s …
On-site Backup vs. Cloud Backup [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Mar 14, 2017, 10:38:22 AM
When it comes time to choose where to store and how to manage your backups, there are a few things to consider. You’ll need to think about your recovery time objectives, regulatory and security requirements, available IT resources, and overall budget. It’s also important to evaluate h …
3 reasons health care managers need to make backup a priority
by Bridget.Giacinto on Mar 10, 2017, 10:22:38 AM
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals have a lot on their plates, from managing patient needs to ensuring that files are handled correctly. Every day, they rely on electronic health records, diagnostic images, lab results, billing systems, and countless other application …
Are You Prepared for World Backup Day?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Mar 7, 2017, 2:17:32 PM
Have you backed up your data lately? What would you do if you lost everything? Every single day files are lost, hard drives crash, computers are stolen, and viruses wreak havoc. World Backup Day was created to remind users like you to backup your data, so that when disaster strikes, y …
